The A's will try to make it two in a row against Houston with Jed Lowrie in the leadoff spot and Billy Burns replacing the suspended Coco Crisp in center.
Oakland manager Bob Melvin announced the rest of his lineup:
Oakland Athletics
1. Jed Lowrie (S) 2B
2. Khris Davis (R) LF
3. Josh Reddick (L) RF
4. Danny Valencia (R) 3B
5. Stephen Vogt (L) C
6. Billy Butler (R) DH
7. Yonder Alonso (L) 1B
8. Marcus Semien (R) SS
9. Billy Burns (S) CF
RHP -- Daniel Mengden
Houston Astros
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